September 5, 2022
Sorem is a ten-year-old student in grade 4. Sorem has two older sisters, the stays at home and her middle sister is a student in grade 10. Sorem’s parents are rainy day rice farmers. At home, she enjoys playing with her sisters, reading books, doing homework, and cooking. Sorem’s favorite meal is fried rice with fresh milk.
When Sorem was six years old, she was burned by a cooking fire. She was treated at a provincial hospital for medical care, but after the wound healed, she developed a burn scar contracture. The contracture tightens the skin around her fingers, and she has difficulty carrying things or writing.
When Sorem learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 6th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to to help her to use the finger easily again. Now, CSC is helping Sorem’s family raise $495 to fund this procedure.
She shared, “I hope my finger will look and feel better, and I can use it in school.”
Sorem is a ten-year-old student in grade 4. Sorem has two older sisters, the stays at home and her middle sister is a student in grade 10. S...
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January 15, 2023
Sorem underwent corrective surgery for her burn contractures.
Surgeons at Children’s Surgical Centre successfully released Sorem’s burn contractures. She spent several days in the hospital until surgeons were sure her incision was healing. She and her mother worked with the physiotherapy team to learn how to improve the flexion of her fingers and will return for a check-up in a month or so. After her hand has healed, Sorem will be able to perform daily activities again, like eating and playing with her sisters. She is happy that she can use her fingers to grasp objects and is no longer in pain.
Sorem said: “I am thankful I had this treatment and I will be able to write when I do homework and go to school. My mother wants to thank all the staff who took care of me, and the people who helped for my operation.”
Surgeons at Children's Surgical Centre successfully released Sorem's burn contractures. She spent several days in the hospital until surgeo...
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